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October 16, 1828
Martinsburg Gazette And Public Advertiser
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
The Jackson committee in Cumberland County, Maryland, revives the topic of John Woods' execution with a statement from Geo. Brant, claiming to be a soldier present, but it is proven false by Woods' captain and fellow militiamen.
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John Woods.—The subject of the execution of this unfortunate boy, has been revived by the Jackson committee of Cumberland county, Maryland, by the publication of a statement signed "Geo. Brant," who says he was at the time of Woods' execution an enlisted soldier in the 7th regt. U. S. Infantry—which statement is now going the rounds of the Jackson papers. It would have been as well for their cause, if these papers had been content to treat this subject as they have that of the Mobile militia, viz. by giving it a bare denial—it will not stand an investigation.—Woods' captain, and six or eight of his fellow militiamen, prove this enlisted soldier's statement utterly false. Like Jephthah, the General had rashly sworn; his vengeance and would not retract.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
John Woods Execution
Geo Brant Statement
Jackson Committee
Cumberland County
False Testimony
What entities or persons were involved?
John Woods
Geo. Brant
Where did it happen?
Cumberland County, Maryland
Story Details
Key Persons
John Woods
Geo. Brant
Location
Cumberland County, Maryland
Story Details
A statement by Geo. Brant claiming to witness John Woods' execution as a U.S. Infantry soldier is published by the Jackson committee but disproven by Woods' captain and militiamen as false.